title: Osteoporosis among young adults with complex physical disabilities.
abstract: This study set out to explore the possible link between osteoporosis in people under 40 years of age, who have complex physical disabilities and live in long-term care facilities. A range of information was obtained from the participants including their bone mineral density (BMD). The results confirmed that immobility is associated with low BMD, and those who are fed using a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube are particularly at a higher risk of low BMD. The study findings helped to change the evidence-based care pathway for patients with complex physical disabilities, and the physiotherapy and manual handling they receive.
authors.affiliation: Kings College London.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grainger
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dilley
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Castledine
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001510:Bed Rest / Q000009:adverse effects; D015519:Bone Density; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D019091:Critical Pathways; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000009:adverse effects; D055805:Moving and Lifting Patients; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012307:Risk Factors; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities; D055815:Young Adult